Nasalis muscle: Anatomy, Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercise
INTRODUCTION: The nasalis is a sphincter-like muscle of the nose whose function is to compress the nasal cartilages. It is the muscle responsible for “flaring” of the nostrils. Some people can use it to close the nostrils to prevent the entry of water when underwater. Origin: Maxilla Insertion: Nasal bone Nerve: Buccal branch of the…